In most parts of the US water usage costs are less, during curtain months of the year, usually the winter or early spring months. This may also be when your water authority asses how much they will charge you for your upcoming sewer usage.

In short the more water you use during the months of cheap water unit costs usually the winter or early spring months will increase your water & sewer bill during the summer.

For example from; The City of Phoenix “Sewer fees are based on a percentage of your actual water use for the months of January, February, and March”.

To counter this cost you can request from your water authority a “REQUEST FOR SEWER FEE ADJUSTMENT”.

Call your local water & sewer authority for information before you drain your pool.

Drain & re-fill your pool
The ideal temperature for draining your pool is 75 degrees. After draining your pool, refill it as soon as possible as direct sunlight can damage the plaster in your pool if it's left exposed. Do not let the pool surface dry-out.
       
Shut off the power to the filtration system at the circuit breaker and turn off the automatic water fill valve.
Locate the main line in-ground clean-out port to access the sanitary sewer line, it should be 3 to 4 inches in diameter

Run a drainage hose from the sewer clean-out port to the pool, and connect it to a submersible pump. Lower the pump into the deepest part of the pool, near the drain. As you begin draining, monitor the water's flow into the clean-out port to ensure that the water doesn't back up. If the water begins to back up, stop draining and contact a professional plumber. (Note: Any hoses or equipment inserted into the sewer line can become contaminated.)

Re-fill the pool to its proper level and check the water for proper chemical levels every day for a week and add chemicals as needed.

One more thing,  ENJOY ! 
 


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